MNI Bank of Korea Preview- Nov 2024, On Hold Amid FX Weakness

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Nov-27 02:33By: Jamie Grant
South Korea

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

 

  • Economic data has continued to moderate with GDP, CPI, Exports and Industrial Production lower.
  • Due to a resurgent USD following the US election, the KRW has weakened by over 3% since the last BOK meeting.
  • There are some early signs that the policies put in place to slow the Seoul property market is working.
  • Several key voting members at the last monetary policy meeting indicated their preference for rates to remain on hold until 2025. 

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BOK Preview - November 2024.pdf